If you try three different profiles at the same workstation unsuccessfully, the workstation is varied off. None of the profiles is disabled. Each profile has one unsuccessful attempt logged against it.

If you try one profile against three different devices unsuccessfully, the profile is disabled. None of the devices is varied off. Each device has one unsuccessful attempt logged against it.

Unsuccessful logons do not have to be attempted through workstation devices. FTP, iSeries Navigator and other network connections can disable profiles without any effect against devices.